Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-07-03
MECKLENBURG.
THE FARMERS WORKING AxD IN GOOD
SPIRITS.
Tobacco--Musical Talent-Social Fews-
Temperance Ideas-rhs Prosperity
Of Chase City.
,corrs.Donaspc. o, III. Richmond Dispaich.l

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispa'cn'l
CHASE CRY, Va, July 2, 1887;
The farmers work more assiduously tnis
year than for long time. Heretofore snort
crops aud low prices prevailing cau'en us,
enlargement, but now good seasons anu
prospects for greater remuneration Tor
their labor stimulate them 10 increased eA'
ertlon. The farms appear 10 a better COW
dillon, more home made manures nav
been applied, cultivation Is more syNe'
matte, and all the growing crops now indl'
cate sn abundant yield.
It's estimated BY the tobacco dealers mere
that over two thirds OF the crop OF TOBACCO
raised in 1896 has been mar keted. some
say that not more than one fourth oil Ii't
wears crop now remains In the hinds 81
the producer. The recent advance IN tnis
staple has caused the smile OF Satisfaction
on many faces.
A greater portion OF the county OF bu-
nenburg Is tributary 10 this market. ana
that good old county furnishes a tobacco
suitable for export not surpassed DIV any
OF our southside counties. The farmers
are not only working people, but GOOD
masagers OF tobacco.
II can also be said Of Lunenbnrgers that
lHtlT MUSICAL ltltul ~ NOhutliuis uhH w ,
often delight their friends here by their
skilful performance on the hddie ana
banjo. Colonel Colin Neel always rejoices
the crowd with "Let EN- Rip" and "
Am a Good Old Rebel" song and banjo
accompaniment
All the town officers elected In May have
qualified. snd entered upon the discharge
OF their duties yesterday.
-. Of ha
have declsred a semi annual dividend OF 4
per cent. 10 stockholders.
The supt rinlrndenls OF public schools of
this county and Charlotte have arranged to
baye teachers institute here this summer
to continue several days. Cordial greeting
ard entertainment will be extended 10 them
by The citizens Of the town and vicinity.
The young ladies and gentlemen OF the
town, 10 relieve the monotony OF life, nos
have weekly hops or dancing parties at the
new Mineral Hotel. The occasions seem to
sGord great social enjoyment.
As an evidence Of the kind OF tempe
rance people in this section one person re-
fused TO sell whte-oak timber To staye
company because the slaves were intended
for whiskey- barrel.
A number OF Plcketts division passed.
here yesterday for Gettysburg to visit the
scene OF their heroic action nearly quarter
Of IA century ago.. There were five com
paDies from this county 10 that division.
Often people are seen who bemoan the
desenerscy Of the times and say the coun'
Try Is retrograding, but the indications
here show progress. There are more new
buggles aud wagons than ever before.
Country stores have multiplied. new road.
have been opened, and buildings erected
in every direction. There are three banks
in the county. While wealth is not con-
centraled with few, as formerly, money
Il more generally distributed, and | can
state without fear Of successful contradic-
ron that there are more people in this
cOuuty now worth $1,000 aud more than
| ever before known in its history.
The eleVatod situation OF this town $50
| feet above sea level, It's perfect, natural
DRAINAGE, and iuyigorating atmosphere at
tract many who make their permanent resi-
dence here, As the locality is prOycrbial for
| H. healtbfu ness.
The celebration OF the Fourth Of july
seems 10 have lapsed into nnocuous Ge'ue
| tude. j.